The countdown to the World Cup 2026 is in full swing as nations finalize their squads for the tournament taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, starting June 11. With 48 teams participating, each country must submit a final squad of 23 to 26 players, including a minimum of three goalkeepers, by the deadline of June 2. Subsequently, any injured players may only be replaced by someone on a previously submitted 55-man preliminary squad, up to 24 hours before the team’s initial match.
Complete Squads for World Cup 2026
As nations announce their final selections, football fans are eagerly anticipating the lineups. Below is a summary of the preliminary squads from several teams, showcasing notable players expected to make an impact at the tournament.
Group A
- Mexico
- Coach: Javier Aguirre
- Final squad announcement: June 1
- South Africa
- Coach: Hugo Broos
- Final squad announcement: May 27
- South Korea
- Captain: Son Heung-min
- Coach: Hong Myung-bo
- Czech Republic
- Coach: Miroslav Koubek
- Final squad announcement: May 31
Group B
- Canada
- Coach: Jesse Marsch
- Final squad announcement: May 29
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Coach: Sergej Barbarez
- Squad announced: May 11
- Notable player: Edin Dzeko
Group C
- Brazil
- Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
- Neymar’s return from injury is a tension point.
- Switzerland
- Coach: Murat Yakin
- Granit Xhaka will captain the team.
Group D
- USA
- Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
- Includes players like Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson.
- Paraguay
- Coach: Gustavo Alfaro
Group E
- Germany
- Coach: Julian Nagelsmann
- Manuel Neuer returns from retirement.
Group F
- Netherlands
- Coach: Ronald Koeman
- Includes Memphis Depay and Jurrien Timber.
Group G
- Belgium
- Coach: Rudi Garcia
- Romelu Lukaku included despite injury concerns.
Group H
- Spain
- Coach: Luis de la Fuente
- No Real Madrid players chosen this season.
Additional Notables
- Argentina – Lionel Messi will captain the side.
- Egypt – Mohamed Salah leads the team.
- Haiti – All-time top scorer Duckens Nazon included.
The anticipation builds as the final squads are prepared, and fans worldwide prepare for the excitement of World Cup 2026 in the Americas.
